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Sun, 29 Jul 2018 22:01:51 GMTQuick question...
has anyone traveled somewhere, (Santa Fe NM) and tried to line up someone ahead of time to perform their bowel program? Instead of traveling with an assistant? If you have what kind of advice do you have? Thank you in advanceQuick question...

has anyone traveled somewhere, (Santa Fe NM) and tried to line up someone ahead of time to perform their bowel program? Instead of traveling with an assistant? If you have what kind of advice do you have? Thank you in advance
]]>CaregivingJDun333http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/showthread.php?262955-Take-someone-Or-leave-themDo you guys have a to do list for your caregivers?http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/showthread.php?262862-Do-you-guys-have-a-to-do-list-for-your-caregivers&goto=newpost
Wed, 11 Jul 2018 17:15:42 GMTI recently wrote one up, here is a sample.
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Do you guys have any ideas on what to add Or have your own to do list to share?I recently wrote one up, here is a sample.

Do you guys have any ideas on what to add Or have your own to do list to share?
]]>CaregivingMac85http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/showthread.php?262862-Do-you-guys-have-a-to-do-list-for-your-caregiversPay Rate for Caregivers on Tripshttp://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/showthread.php?262816-Pay-Rate-for-Caregivers-on-Trips&goto=newpost
Wed, 04 Jul 2018 13:35:35 GMTI'm a C4/5 quad, and I've been injured for 15 years. I have done a fair amount of travel, and I almost always bring a caregiver for my 3-4 hours of daily care. I have always tried to minimize the help that I demand from my family, especially with more personal needs like showering and bowel program.

When I travel with a caregiver, of course I pay for their travel expenses (flights, lodging, etc.). They receive the normal salary for the caregiving that they provide, and I give a per diem for expenses. Sometimes they will join me or my family for a meal (at home or out), which we will pay for. The per diem is meant to cover for not only food, etc., but also the fact that they are leaving their family and life for the duration of the trip. Depending on whether I travel somewhere cheap (e.g. visiting parents) or somewhere expensive (New York City), I have always given a per diem of $50-$100/day.

I don't want to be a cheapskate, but I also don't want to unnecessarily overpay. I really have no idea what is fair in a situation like this. My caregiver who generally travels with me lately makes traveling so easy. She is perfectly fine being self-sufficient, but she also gets along well with my family when she's around. I want her to feel appreciated and continue to want to travel with me.

My question for you, CareCure: If you travel with a caregiver for personal care, what do you pay?
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